World Medical Association Immediate Past President, Dr Osahon Enabulele celebrated, honoured as Labour Hero

By our reporter

In recognition of his exceptional organizational leadership and profound achievements over the last 30 years, the Immediate Past President of the World Medical Association, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, has been formally recognized as a Labour Hero.

This recognition along with the conferment of a distinguished leadership award, took place during the historic commissioning of the Labour House, by the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Mr.Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Presenting the award and formal recognition on behalf of Edo State Government and organized labour, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Engr. Godwin Marvellous Omobayo, applauded the progressive leadership strides of Dr Osahon Enabulele, and wished him greater attainments in his endeavours.

The event which was widely attended by members of the State Executive Council, the Speaker and members of the Edo State House of Assembly, Comrade Joe Ajaero (NLC President), Comrade Festus Osifo (TUC President), members of the organized labour, members of the public, and many other dignitaries, also featured the recognition of other Labour heros such as Pa Michael Imoudu, Pa Jonathan Ihonde, Comrade Festus Iyayi, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, amongst others.

Responding on behalf of the Honorees, Dr.Enabulele thanked the Edo State Government and the Organized Labour for the honour done to them. He commended Governor Godwin Obaseki for his unparalleled commitment to the actualization of the Labour house, and called for its sustained maintenance and utilization for the purposes for which it was built.

He assured that the honorees will make further contributions to the development of society.

The event was climaxed with Governor Godwin Obaseki’s announcement of N70, 000:00k minimum wage for Edo State public sector workers with effect from the 1st of May, 2024. This announcement drew a thunderous applause from all present.